ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E vs Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master
Between the ROG Strix Z890-E and X870 AORUS Master, the ROG Strix Z890-E comes out ahead in m.2 slots, while the X870 AORUS Master wins on max memory. Overall, the ROG Strix Z890-E scores 70.7 and the X870 AORUS Master scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.7 vs 69.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the ROG Strix Z890-E if you care most about m.2 slots. The biggest gaps in its favor are m.2 slots.
Pick the X870 AORUS Master if you care most about max memory. Its strongest claims are max memory.
Both ship with comparable ram slots, pcie slots, wi-fi 7, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E wins
- ▲M.2 slots — 1.00 more. 5 vs 4.
Why Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master wins
- ▲Max memory — 33.33% more. 256 GB vs 192 GB.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | X870 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Expansion
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GBlead |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 3 |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 5lead | 4 |
I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix Z890-E | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 12 | 14lead |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |
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